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Curiosity is the engine that drives learning and innovation. Recent studies show curious students achieve 20% higher academic performance on average. Developing curiosity not only enhances knowledge acquisition but also improves problem-solving skills. So how can we effectively cultivate this valuable quality?

Begin by stepping beyond familiar boundaries. If you always take the same route to school, try alternative paths. When reading textbooks, challenge yourself to find three questions per chapter. This intentional disruption of habits trains your brain to notice details and ask "why".

Another key approach is to embrace diverse experiences. Visit museums you've never entered, try cooking foreign dishes, or learn basic phrases in a new language. Each novel experience creates neural connections that make your mind more adaptable. A student who joined an astronomy club discovered an unexpected interest in physics through stargazing.

Equally important is linking different subjects. When studying history, relate events to geographical changes; when solving math problems, consider their real-world applications. A biology enthusiast improved her chemistry grades by comparing cell structures to chemical reactions.

Finally, maintain a growth mindset. Curious people view failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks. Remember, every expert was once a beginner. With consistent practice, you'll gradually develop the curious mindset that turns ordinary observations into extraordinary discoveries.

A. This cross-subject approach often brings fresh perspectives.

B. Start with small challenges to expand your comfort zone.

C. For instance, keep a "question journal" to record daily inquiries.

D. However, curiosity requires deliberate cultivation.

E. Scientists confirm curious brains process information 30% faster

F. Instead of fearing mistakes, analyze what went wrong.

G. Schedule weekly experiments like planting seeds to observe growth.

Researchers from Berkeley Lab detailed their process for training such an AI model in an article published this week. Based on around 100 maps spanning 45 years, the team asked the AI specifically to identify symbols shaped like a hollow (中空的) black circle that was commonly used to identify oil well. A human data expert then spent 40 hours identifying examples of these symbols which then served as the AI model's training set. When training the AI, the researchers had to consider other symbols with similar-looking circular patterns that could be mistakenly identified and result in false positives. Some maps were in relatively good condition, but others were worn down over time. Berkeley Lab scientist Charuleka compared this process to "finding a needle in a haystack (干草垛)".

Once the AI was fully trained to recognize the well symbols, the researchers then applied it to thousands of maps. The model came back with the locations of 1,301 potentially undocumented orphan wells. Scientists then used satellite images from Google Earth to check the locations, looking for visible surface features like well structures and storage tanks, and confirmed 29 wells. For wells invisible from above, researchers conducted on-site investigations using equipment to track down underground metal pipes, confirming an additional 15 wells. Looking ahead, researchers aim to combine AI's predictive abilities with other modern technologies to speed up the shutting-down process.

"AI can enhance our understanding of the past by processing information from historical data on a scale that couldn't be achieved just a few years ago," Charuleka noted, "The more we go into the future, the more you can also use the past."

Plants are encountering more environmental challenges than ever. For instance, in numerous regions, the impact of climate change is leading to shorter winter seasons, and plants are adapting accordingly. "Many plants require a minimum period of cold in order to set up their environmental clock to define their flowering time," says Martinelli, a plant geneticist at the University of Florence. "As cold seasons shorten, plants have adapted to require shorter periods of cold to delay flowering. These processes allow plants to avoid flowering in periods when they have fewer opportunities to reproduce."

Since plants lack neural systems, their memory functions rely entirely on cellular, molecular (分子的), and biochemical networks. These networks make up what the researchers call somatic memory (体细胞记忆). "It allows plants to recognize the occurrence of a previous environmental condition and to react accordingly," says Martinelli.

These somatic memories can then be transmitted to the plants' offspring through epigenetics (表现遗传). "Several examples demonstrate the existence of molecular processes modulating plant memory to environmental stresses and affecting the adaptation of offspring to these stresses," says Martinelli.

Moving forward, Martinelli aims to gain deeper insights into the specific genes that are being inherited. "We are particularly interested in decoding the epigenetic code without changes in DNA sequence (序列)," he says. "This is especially important when we consider the rapid climate change, we observe today that every living organism, including plants, needs to quickly adapt to survive."

On set, phones were locked away after makeup. Without screens, we faced something unusual: real conversations. During long waits between scenes, people actually talked. An art student sketched tattoo ideas for me; a Parisian actor shared her love for Vietnamese food; a Haitian man told stories of his childhood. We played games, debated silly theories, and laughed freely. It felt like stepping into a world before smartphones ruled our attention.

This experience made me realize how technology has changed us. Once technology did bring people together, but gradually they grabbed and then destroyed our attention spans and left so many of us with smartphone addiction; social media grabbed and destroyed our ability to share an informational environment. And now AI threatens to grab and atrophy (使萎缩) our mental muscles entirely.

Yet, I see hope. I think we are at the beginning stages of a quite significant backlash to that. Teens are choosing simple flip phones; people attend digital detox events; those stupid QR-code menus are swiftly disappearing; three-and-a-half-hour long podcasts get millions of listens. We're slowly fighting back against endless distractions.

Years ago, I visited an art exhibit in Paris where the "art" was simply conversations with strangers. Like that exhibit, life requires time and presence. On the film set, pretending in a fictional world ironically brought us closer to what's real — human connection.

Though my acting role was small, those phone-free hours reminded me: true joy lies not in screens, but in the messy, unpredictable moments we share

Canada's unspoiled natural beauty is matched only by its cosmopolitan cities. If you have plenty of time and aren't in a hurry to drive north to south, there are several great hikes, both short and long, that starts just off the parkway.

Lake Louise to Lake Agnes Teahouse: The Lake Agnes Teahouse is 1.3 miles above Lake Louise, at an altitude of 7.005 feet. The hike up takes between one and two hours and offers excellent views of Lake Louise along the way.

Bow Summit Lookout: This family-friendly hike takes visitors to the highest point along the Icefields Parkway, a lookout point where you can see both Peyto Lake and Bow Lake. Keep an eye out for marmot (旱獭), native birds, and pikas (鼠兔) along the way. The return trip is only about 3.5 miles long.

Helen Lake: Adjacent to the Crowfoot Glacier at Bow Lake, the 4.5-mile in-and-out hike to Helen Lake is moderately challenging and very popular. As well as great lake views, a highlight of this trail is the gorgeous wildflowers in the summer. It can be done in between three and five hours, depending on your speed and fitness. Expect snow in the fall and spring seasons.

Paradise Valley to Moraine Lake: If you're an experienced hiker seeking a challenge, the physically-demanding 7.7-mile route between Paradise Valley and Moraine Lake will keep you interested. It can be done in one long day (about eight hours) by fit hikers. The lake views and forests of larch trees are the highlights. Summer hikes are relatively easy, but more preparations are needed in winter.

In an art class my friend Mareya and I took, we had to look at art made by lots of different artists and then try creating our own. We made clay pots, shoebox collages (拼贴画), pencil drawings, and paintings using only small dots of paint. We even made paint-splatters (洒，溅) art.

For our very last assignment, our teacher asked us to paint a portrait of a friend or family member. Mareya and I looked at each other and nodded. We both had the same idea. "You'll each get one of these art kits," said Ms. Williams. "Every kit contains a small canvas (油画布), a set of paints, and two foam (泡沫) brushes. You can paint in any style you choose."

Mareya and I put our kits into our art bags. Then we headed over to her house, as we always did after art class. "I think I'll paint you in Leonardo da Vinci's style," I said while we walked. "Are you ready to pose like the Mona Lisa?" "Don't you mean the Mareya Lisa?" Mareya said, crossing her arms and doing the funniest impression of the woman in that famous old painting.

"Wow!" I giggled, "Your smile looks exactly like hers!" We were laughing so hard that we didn't even notice our friend Jasmine zipping upon her bike. "Whoa! What's the rush?" I said. "I was so excited to tell you my amazing news that I forgot how fast I was going." said Jasmine.

"Ooh!" said Mareya. "What's your news?" "Well..." Jasmine smiled. "My family just got the cutest puppy named Ginger, and if you want to come over, you can meet her!"

Jasmine's house is only a couple of blocks from Mareya's, so after checking in with Mareya's mom, of course we had to go.

Ginger was the most adorable puppy imaginable. We threw her a toy and got her to run in circles until she was so tired out that she collapsed into a sleepy ball of fluff (蓬松毛团). "Whenever she's not running around or chewing whatever she can get her paws on, she's sound asleep in dreamland," said Jasmine. She led the way to the kitchen. "Do you have time for a snack?" "Sure!" we said. After we had some yummy snacks at the kitchen table, Mareya and I stood up to leave.

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Are you an Introvert or Extrovert?

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Mu Sa, a livestream host of the Hui ethnic group from Zhongning, Ningxia, has become a perfect example of the Internet has transformed many young unemployed people into useful talents contributing to society.

After graduating from university, Mu struggled (pursue) his dream in big cities. In 2021, he returned home after losing his job and began creating short videos about local people's daily lives. A video clip (show) his mother cooking local food turned out to be surprise hit. It was the success of this video clip that inspired him to carry on. He (gradual) found that village-related content was popular among his followers.

With more and more fans, Mu started promoting local specialties on his account. The (popular) of local specialties built up his confidence that he could work as a "salesman" for the agricultural produce of not only his own family more importantly his hometown. In January 2023, Mu (invite) to take part in a program at the CCTV in Beijing, introducing his life and promoting the farm produce of Ningxia. He brought his parents with him on the trip, was their first time visiting the city.

"Although livestream host is a common job, as long as I can take advantage of the platform to do something for my hometown, rather than only for (I), I think I can do an extraordinary job," Mu said.

I was trying my best not to throw up and act4. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. When I5, this person asked me if I was doing okay, and I said "Yes, I am," because I didn't want to be a6, and I was embarrassed and shy. This person7, and I said I was okay. He kept looking at me, and a few minutes later, he gave me an unopened bottle of water. I8 the water because I was really thirsty, and my9 had to give in to my10. He told me to let him know what he could11 for me and asked me what was happening to me. I12 him.

Months later, I was walking on the street with my mom back in her town, and we13 this person. He remembered me,14 me and told me he was glad to see I was doing well. I don't even know his name, but it's the15 thing a stranger has done to me.

Create an electronic backup of your medical insurance card, passport, plane tickets, travel insurance, and visas before you leave. Email the file to yourself and keep it in your inbox to access the information from your smartphone if the paperwork is lost or damaged.

It might be tempting to keep your cash, credit cards, identification, and traveler's checks in your wallet, but don't do it. Keep any money, credit cards, IDs, and checks you won't be using locked in your hotel room or a safe place. Separate the monetary and identifying items you must carry on you and carry them in different spots on your person.

Another thing you might want to do is hang your purse on the back of your chair on a sidewalk or place your bags at your feet. Instead, keep your bags in your lap or at the front of your feet under the table, with the straps wrapped around your leg.

Of course, you'll be talking to the people of the land you visit—that's the best part of traveling, meeting new people! Don't get carried away and begin to trust strangers with your life story or personal information. Don't talk to strangers who don't look trustworthy, don't accept food or drink from them, and don't go anywhere with them unless they are your licensed tour guide and you're on your booked tour.

A. Health insurance might offer you some international coverage.

B. Consider what you say to your children and follow the same principle.

C. In general, for the most part, traveling throughout the world is very safe.

D. This isn't a good idea because your attention will be drawn to the new sights.

E. You'll be carrying the necessary documentation with you when traveling abroad.

F. Cash, credit cards, identification, and traveler's checks are not worth injury or death.

G. This safety tip prevents you from losing everything if somebody should steal your wallet.